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Gion Shinmonso

3.5 star property
City-center ryokan within walking distance of Pontocho Alley

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Experience the tranquil ambiance of Gion Shinmonso, a serene ryokan near Kawaramachi Street. Unwind in the indoor public bath or rejuvenate in the spa tub, and stay connected with in-room WiFi; then explore nearby Nishiki Market and Kiyomizu Temple. Discover an elegant ballroom for special events and appreciate tour assistance from a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Standard Triple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Standard Quadruple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Multiple Bedrooms | Down comforters, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

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Economy Triple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Basic Twin Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Economy Twin Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Down comforters, free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hanamikohji shinmonmae higashiyama-ku, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-0082

What's nearby

  • Gion Shirakawa Area - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shijo Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yasaka Shrine - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gion Corner - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kawaramachi Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 64 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 108 min drive
  • Sanjo Station - 7 min walk
  • Gion-shijo Station - 7 min walk
  • Kyoto Kawaramachi Station - 9 min walk
  • Sanjo Keihan Station - 5 min walk
  • Higashiyama Station - 9 min walk
  • Shiyakusho-mae Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪鉄板焼き 萬隆 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪や台ずし 祇園花見小路町 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jean-Georges - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪竹香 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OGATA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gion Shinmonso

  • Gion Shinmonso offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Shijo Street and Yasaka Shrine. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sanjo Keihan Station is 5 minutes and Higashiyama Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 20
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 656 ft (JPY 3800 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to midnight.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs JPY 3800 per day (656 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Gion Shinmonso

Gion Shinmonso Inn

Gion Shinmonso Inn Kyoto

Gion Shinmonso Kyoto

Shinmonso

Gion Shinmonso Hotel Kyoto

Shinmonso Inn

Gion Shinmonso Kyoto

Gion Shinmonso Ryokan

Gion Shinmonso Ryokan Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Does Gion Shinmonso offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gion Shinmonso does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gion Shinmonso?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gion Shinmonso?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Gion Shinmonso and nearby?

Gion Shinmonso has a hot tub.

What's the area around Gion Shinmonso like?

Gion Shinmonso is in Gion, a short 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station and 12 minutes' walk from Kawaramachi Street.

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Reviews

Gion Shinmonso Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, great location
Dulce, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely ryokan experience in the heart of Gion with a great public bath on site.
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spacious room and their public bath was amazing. Staff also very helpful with providing baggage delivery and answering questions
Hsuanhui, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great stay in Kyoto. It was easy to walk to various landmarks from this location as well as a train station. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Chelsie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A wonderful, first-time, ryokan experience. Staff were very accommodating. Convenient walkable location close to the metro station and Yasaka shrine.
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was walking distance! The area felt safe and clean. Loved every second of it!
Anh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I cannot speak highly enough about this ryokan. From check in to check out the staff was very attentive to our needs and helpful with whatever we needed. The rooms were clean and traditional style, but included a tv with streaming services, which I loved as a traveler! And the onsen was like heaven after walking around Kyoto in February. It was always clean and well organized. When I come back to Japan, I will def stop here to rest!
Jerrell, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and traditional stay. Good experience

It was a nice experience. Very good customer service. Tradition Japanese living style. The only thing was the heater smell like exhaust fume for the entire stays that flared up my sinusitis.
Tram, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great Ryokan in the city! Bonus: a renovated Onsen! Rooms were traditional and clean. Not your western experience as there are no beds or in-room shower, but we slept like a baby! Staff super friendly. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful ryokan! Facilities are super clean. Staff is amazing. We love the onset. Unfortunately couldn’t try the restaurant as it was only with reservation. I would definitely stay here again.
Ana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The family suite space worked really well for our family of 4. The space was very large, and we had family staying in another room join us for dinner in our suite with plenty of room for everyone. Within the space there is a full living room, bathroom, and space for 4 to sleep comfortably. The Gion district is historic and beautiful, and the hotel is close to so many attractions and transportation options. The front desk staff communicated well with translators and gave us great recommendations and service, including helping with forwarded luggage. We had our final breakfast at the hotel and opted for the traditional Japanese breakfast - it was delicious and extensive.
Caroline, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The ryokan property is in quiet side of Gion area and good enough to provide quick access to the tourist attractions in Gion and Higashiyama areas. The property has public hot bath facilities for gents and ladies in the lobby floor to use. The room is quite good and provide guest with traditional futon sleep and room with sliding door. The private shower and toilet are modern standard, so no need to worry on this issue. The only downside is the staff members don't communicate in English sufficiently, but they try their best to communicate using translation app / tool. I like the fact that they provide the kimono / yukata style sleeping gowns for guests in the room and bottled water to drink.
Rudy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

10/10 stay

It was amazing! I had reached out to see if we could drop off our luggage before check in to store at the hotel (instead of at a coin locker) and they let us! It was really convenient, and they were very kind about letting us do so. We essentially checked in early (we didn’t go to the room though), and when we actually went to check in they let us know that they stored our luggage in our room so it was already there waiting for us. Overall amazing! The only downside (which really isn’t one) is that I am a side sleeper and find futons to be a little harder for me to sleep on, but honestly the futons were super comfortable and the person I traveled with (who is a back sleeper) slept amazing on it and didn’t even snore! The bath was so comfortable and warm it made the whole experience so much better! Would love to go back to the hotel again! We loved that the rooms all had names and they weren’t by number, it made everything feel more personal and fun.
Brenna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very authentic and comfortable experience

This hotel delivers an amazing experience, blending aesthetic beauty, Japanese tradition, comfort, and warm hospitality. The lobby is stunning, and the public bath is pure joy — beautifully designed, it soothes every tired muscle after a long day of walking and sightseeing. The attention to detail is exceptional: shaving accessories, ear picks, makeup remover pads, and more. The rooms are... spacious! Unlike all the other hotels we've stayed in. That’s the first impression. The second is the style: shoji screens, tatami mats, traditional closets, calming colors... and a password-protected door lock — no key card needed! I honestly think this is the best hotel I’ve stayed in during my last several trips abroad, not just to Japan. And most importantly — the staff is wonderful. So friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. They made us feel welcome from the very first moment. A truly wonderful experience!
Alexander, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

So uncomfortable and impractical

I wanted a Japanese experience of a Ryokan. I stayed in one the night before in Hakone, however this had a foam layer underneath the futon, so was quite comfy. I was expecting the same. Sadly it was the most uncomfortable night ever. The room is large and clean, although nowhere to put anything other than the floor. There are huge cupboards with no shelves. No shelves or hooks in the bathroom, and the sink surround is sloping so you can't even put a toothbrush there. Everything has to go on the floor. There are no comfortable chairs to sit on and relax. The beds are in the midd6of the room so you are unable to sit up in bed and rest against a wall. There is absolutely no comfort in the room at all, which is needed after walking miles around a city every day! The bathroom and toilet are in separate rooms, which is fine, but on the opposite side of the room No soap or towels in the toilet, so have to open doors with dirty hands on the way to the washbasin in the bathroom. Very unhygienic.
Melanie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay !
Yasumi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about it was nice!
Christopher, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kind staffs, clean room. I wish there was a provate shower in the room.
Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and welcoming staff, clean rooms, and awesome onsen and shower area. The futons on the floor were comfortable, could use slightly more padding tho but still slept very well. Overall I’d give this a 9.5/10. Also great location
Noah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely return. My young children have enjoyed have enjoyed the onsen
Miss A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable ryokan, the futons were comfortable and the the rooms were clean. We stayed in wakanae room and had our own private bathroom and shower. Outside hotel was quiet and not busy and within 5-10 minute walk from downtown Kyoto. 1 block from a family mart and so many restaurants. Also with 5 minutes to shopping area in Gion district.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Onsen!
TIMOTHY, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel is located within walking distance to all the attractions and train/bus stations. Rooms are spacious and unique. No personal showers in room. Only toilet and sink.
Katarzyna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room felt very spacious, and very aesthetically pleasing.
Kinjal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and nice place to stay. Walkable to the train station. Friendly staff and good customer service.
Sabrina, 1-night trip